Obituaries

Central PA Obituaries

This is a collection of obituaries for New Cumberland, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, Etters, York Haven, Harrisburg, Wormleysburg, Lewisberry, Enola and Central PA area.

Jeanne Steele Hodges

Jeanne Steele Hodges

Jul 7, 2021

Jeanne Steele Hodges, 74, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing, Harrisburg. She was a 1966 graduate of North Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA and attended Valley Junior College, Van Nuys, CA. Jeanne was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Lemoyne, PA and really enjoyed yard sales and playing cards;...

Dorothy  Lorraine Swartz

Dorothy Lorraine Swartz

Jul 7, 2021

Dorothy Lorraine Swartz, 56, of Dover died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her home. She had worked as a property manager. A 1983 graduate of Red Land High School, she loved her dogs, gardening, crafting, and especially her grandchildren. She was born October 16, 1964 in Harrisburg. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, John C. Carey, brother, Paul...

Douglas L. Deford

Douglas L. Deford

Jul 5, 2021

Douglas L. DeFord, 58 of New Cumberland died Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home. He was born September 7, 1962 in Ellettsville, IN. He was preceded in death by his father Fred DeFord. He is survived by his wife Kathleen DeFord; mother, Phyllis (Justis) DeFord of Ellettsville, IN; daughters, Danielle Brinson (Cyrus Cunningham) of Ellettsville, IN, Amanda Deibler (Brian)...

Rose M. Wintermyer

Rose M. Wintermyer

Jul 5, 2021

Rose M. Wintermyer, 84, of Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Etters died Monday, July 5, 2021 at her apartment. She was a member of Paddletown St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where she was a choir member and served as Church Pianist. She was a graduate of the former New Cumberland High School. She was born September 23, 1936 in...

Sean Andrew Schlosser

Sean Andrew Schlosser

Jul 5, 2021

Sean Andrew Schlosser “BroBeans” age 33 passed away Monday, July 5th, at his residence in York, Pa. Sean was born on April 13th 1988, at Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, MD to Scott and Lisa Schlosser of York, PA. Sean was the longtime partner to his girlfriend Tracey Alfano and the father of two sons Anthony Glenn Schlosser and Vincent...

Rev. Lloyd E. Chorpenning Jr.

Rev. Lloyd E. Chorpenning Jr.

Jul 3, 2021

Rev. Lloyd E. Chorpenning Jr., 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. The son of the late Lloyd E. Chorpenning Sr. and Evelyn I. (Bowers) Chorpenning, he was born on December 13, 1931 in New Cumberland, PA. Lloyd grew up in Central PA, graduating from Lemoyne High School in 1949. He earned...

Sharon L. Smith

Sharon L. Smith

Jul 1, 2021

Sharon L. Smith, 69, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. The daughter of the late William H. Smith III and Patricia L. (Kavanaugh) Smith, she was born on April 15, 1952 in Harrisburg. Sharon grew up on the East Shore and graduated from John Harris High School, Harrisburg. She...

Larry J. Blazer

Larry J. Blazer

Jul 1, 2021

Larry J. Blazer, 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home. He was the son of the late Carl and Alvadee (Zinn) Blazer, born on March 28, 1943 in Camp Hill. Larry was always working, whether he was getting paid for his time or simply helping others. He was handy and easy to get along with,...

Lavida "Lee" Bayler

Lavida "Lee" Bayler

Jul 1, 2021

Lavida “Lee” Bayler, 80, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Pappus House, Spry Twp. She enjoyed gardening and ceramics, but most importantly, she was proud of her two grandchildren and their community service, including firefighting and E.M.S. She was also extremely proud of her granddaughter’s military service in the U.S. Air Force. Born on July 12,...

Dorothy  Elaine Tompklins

Dorothy Elaine Tompklins

Jun 29, 2021

Dorothy Elaine "Laniey" Tompkins 88 of Fairview Twp passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. She was born June 2, 1933 in Wallisville, Texas to the late Steven Florence Pierce and Buelah Estelle (Blackwell) Pierce Wiggins. Elaine served in the Navy during the Cold War and later Retired as Office Manager from The Dermatology Center, Camp Hill. Elaine was always ready...

John P. O'Neill, Jr.

John P. O'Neill, Jr.

Jun 28, 2021

John P. O’Neill, Jr., 64, of Lemoyne, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, East Pennsboro Twp. He was a retired Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager for the Borough of Lemoyne, PA and a U.S. Navy veteran. John was a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College; enjoyed hunting, music, playing guitar and landscaping....

Leo T. Walchak

Leo T. Walchak

Jun 27, 2021

Leo Thomas Walchak, 62, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at UPMC West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg after suffering a heart attack. Born on June 10, 1959 in Pottsville, he was raised by his mother, the late Jennie N. (Ross) Abrachinsky, and step-father, the late Albert J. Abrachinsky Jr. Growing up in Schuylkill County, Leo graduated from Pottsville...

Charlene B. Himelsbach

Charlene B. Himelsbach

Jun 26, 2021

Charlene B. Himelsbach, 71, of East Hempfield Twp., Lancaster, and formerly of Dillsburg, died Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She retired from the Giant Food Administrative Office, Carlisle. She enjoyed family gatherings the most, playing with her grandchildren, time at the beach, shopping and going to live productions. Born on February 1,...

Thersa (Morrison) Weicht

Thersa (Morrison) Weicht

Jun 23, 2021

Thersa (Morrison) Weicht, 82, of Camp Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at VibraLife Rehabilitation Center, Mechanicsburg. She was the daughter of the late Robert Morrison and Carolyn (Killian) Cunningham, born on February 25, 1939 in Carlisle. Thersa was a woman of faith and someone who always put others first. She attended Carlisle High School and somehow wound...

Beverly (Beckley) Spatz

Beverly (Beckley) Spatz

Jun 22, 2021

Beverly (Beckley) Spatz, 85, of New Cumberland, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Miami Gardens, FL, where she had spent her final years living with family. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Roberta (Prowell) Beckley, born on February 2, 1936 in Harrisburg, PA. Bev was a 1954 graduate of the former New Cumberland High...

James L.  Stank

James L. Stank

Jun 20, 2021

James L. Stank, 68, of Mechanicsburg died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home. He was a retired Accountant in Grant Management from the Commonwealth of PA. Prior to working for the Commonwealth, Jim was involved in sales and procurement at D & E Communications, Alternate Solutions, Inc. and Inacom Information Systems, all in the midstate. He had also worked...

Kay Louise Voystock

Kay Louise Voystock

Jun 18, 2021

Kay Louise Voystock, 59 of Boiling Springs died Friday, June 18, 2021 at UPMC West Shore Pinnacle Hospital. She was a bookkeeper for the former Brenner Nissan, Mechanicsburg. She cherished staying at home as Nonni with her grandchildren. She was a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. She enjoyed going to yard sales and her dogs and cats. She was...

Romaine Nissley Sunday

Romaine Nissley Sunday

Jun 16, 2021

Romaine Nissley Sunday, 97 of Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. A 1942 graduate of Elizabethtown College, she dedicated her life to educating children as a Teacher and Principle retiring from Middletown School District. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Shiremanstown. She was born December 17, 1923 in Middletown...

Robert G. Bengel

Robert G. Bengel

Jun 14, 2021

Robert G. Bengel, 71, of Camp Hill, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Born on September 19, 1949 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Carlene (Hostetter) Bengel and the late Robert Bengel. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Helene (Hlushak) Bengel, originally of New Cumberland. Robert was a graduate of John Harris High...

James L. Blaine

James L. Blaine

Jun 13, 2021

Services for Mr. Blaine have been postponed due to family health problems. Refer back to the obituary for an update when services have been rescheduled. James L. Blaine, 84, of New Cumberland died Sunday, June 13th at The Gardens of West Shore, East Pennsboro Twp. He retired as an Independent Truck Driver. He enjoyed gardening and took pride in the...

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